Oprah Winfrey Executive Producing New Sidney Poitier Documentary At Apple
They’re keeping his legacy alive! Oprah Winfrey is executive producing a new Sidney Poitier documentary at Apple, Variety reports. Recently, legendary actor Sidney Poitier passed away at the age of 94. A pioneer and the first Black man to win an Oscar for his work, Poitier was a beloved Hollywood star and paved the way […]
Tamron Hall Honors First Black Woman To Anchor A Network Morning Show
She’s paying homage to those who came before her! Tamron Hall honored the first Black woman to anchor a network morning show, Black Enterprise reports. The popular talk show host used a recent airing of her daytime show to honor a woman who paved the way for her, René Syler, the first Black woman to […]
Mom Praises Barber For Patience & Ingenuity While Cutting Autistic 6-Year-Old’s Hair
Black Barber Excellence! A mom praised a barber for their patience and ingenuity while cutting her autistic 6-year-old’s hair, Black Enterprise reports. LaQuista Erinna is the mother of a 6-year-old son diagnosed with autism. Recently, she took to social media to share a heartwarming moment between her son Jackson and his barber that has since […]
Tennis Star Sloane Stephens Marries Soccer Player Jozy Altidore In Gorgeous Wedding
It was a dream come true! Tennis star Sloane Stephens married soccer player Jozy Altidore in a gorgeous wedding, People reports. The couple have known each other since they were young and announced their engagement in April 2019, navigating the challenges of COVID and the ongoing pandemic to finally have the wedding of their dreams […]
NAACP-CBS Production Partnership Announces New Little Rock 9 Limited Series
The series is a deep dive into pertinent American history! According to Deadline, the NAACP-CBS production partnership will be releasing a new limited series based on the Little Rock 9. In 2020, the NAACP announced a multi-year partnership with CBS to produce content across networks aimed at amplifying Black voices. Soon after, they named Sheila […]
Georgia Woman Celebrates 104th Birthday With Community Drive-By Party
She’s lived a full life! A Georgia woman celebrated her 104th birthday with a community party, 11 Alive reports. Winnell Cunningham Shaw just turned 104-years-old, celebrating with a community drive through party this past weekend. The Lawrenceville, Georgia native was born in 1918, moving to Atlanta in 1930 after the death of her mother and […]
Ken Welch Makes History As First Black Mayor Of St. Petersburg
He’s building upon his family’s legacy! Ken Welch is making history as the first Black mayor of St. Petersburg, Fox 13 News reports. A St. Pete’s native, Welch was one of the last in the city to attend segregated schools during his elementary years. His family has a long history of civil engagement. His father, […]
Maya Angelou Becomes First Black Woman To Appear On Quarter
She’s the first Black woman to be featured on a U.S. coin! The Maya Angelou quarters from the U.S. Mint are finally being rolled out, ABC 7 News reports. Last year, it was announced that Dr. Maya Angelou would make history as the first Black woman to be featured on a U.S. coin under the new […]
Remembering Beloved Actor & Trailblazer, Sidney Poitier
The iconic Sidney Poitier has joined the ancestors. He was 94 years old. Poitier was a trailblazing actor, advocate and the first Black man to win an Oscar for his work. According to CNN, he passed away Thursday evening. The son of a tomato farmer, Poitier grew up in a time where there were […]
Civil Rights Icon Ida B. Wells Set To Get Her Own Barbie Doll In 2022
Gotta collect them all! Civil Rights Icon Ida B. Wells is set to get her own Barbie doll in 2022. In 2018 on International Women’s Day, Barbie launched it’s “Inspiring Women Series” focused on “[honoring] historical role models who paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before.” The series was […]